Winter Sports
Which US state has the most ski resorts?
New York
How many sides does a snowflake have?
6 sides
What is the shortest day of the year called?
Winter Solstice
In what country did the tradition of decorating gingerbread houses begin?
Germany
What winter-themed ballet was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?
The Nutcracker
Where was the first Winter Olympics held in 1924?
Chamonix, France
Which US state has the most snow days per year?
Alaska
What animal freezes solid in the winter, and then thaws when it warms back up?
Wood frog
What makes up the filling of mince pies?
Sweet fruits and sugar
Who sang the hit song, "Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow"?
Dean Martin
What is the name of the dogsled race that goes from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska?
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race
What is the name for a mass of snow sliding down a mountain?
An avalanche
What is the fear of snow called?
Chionophobia
What food does the song "We wish you a Merry Christmas" ask you to bring?
Figgy pudding
Who wrote the poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"?
Robert Frost
What winter sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?
Biathlon
What US city holds the record for the most snowfall in a single day (76 inches in 24 hours!)?
Silver Lake, Colorado
What is the famous Russian fur hat worn in the winter called?
Ushanka
What part of the Christmas tree can be used to make tea?
The pine needles
What is the highest grossing winter-themed animated movie of all time?
Frozen
What winter sport burns the most calories?
Cross-country skiing
What is the tern for partially melted and refrozen snow?
Firn
How much warmer can the inside of an igloo be compared to the outside air?
70 degrees warmer
What fast food restaurant is popular in Japan on Christmas?
KFC
Which Charles Dickens novel takes place partially in the winter and begins with "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.."?
A Tale of Two Cities